Tamil cinema bid farewell to one among its best storytellers on Saturday as tributes poured in for veteran filmmaker Okay. Bhagyaraj, with actors and members of the movie fraternity remembering his unparalleled contribution to cinema as a screenwriter, director and actor.
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A gentle stream of individuals visited his residence in Chennai since morning to pay their respects. Actors Rajinikanth, Radhika Sarathkumar, Sarathkumar, Suhasini, Parthiban, Okay.R. Vijaya, Nalini, Dhanush, Ambika, Jayaram, Pandiarajan, Prabhu, Goundamani, Senthil, Sathyaraj, Nasser, Sneha, and administrators Maniratnam, Okay.S. Ravikumar, P. Vasu and Lokesh Kanagaraj had been amongst a number of movie personalities who paid their homage.
Actor Rajinikanth pays homage to veteran filmmaker and actor Okay. Bhagyraraj at his residence following his demise.
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Johan Sathyadas J
Actor Rajinikanth stated his sudden demise has induced immense sorrow and shock. He has given many profitable movies by way of his extraordinary expertise and creativity within the Tamil movie business for 50 years and earned an indelible place within the hearts of Tamil individuals. Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Hassan recollected that he was launched to Bhagyaraj 50 years in the past. “Tamil cinema has misplaced two Rajas in the identical month,” he stated.
Many actors, who had interacted with Bhagyaraj at actor Khushbu Sundar’s daughter’s marriage ceremony simply days earlier, expressed disbelief over his sudden demise. Actor Suhasini recalled that he had fortunately attended the marriage just a few days in the past.
Calling Bhagyaraj a detailed household pal, actor Sarathkumar stated the information of his demise was painful as that they had been chatting solely two days in the past on the marriage ceremony. Celebrated because the ‘king of screenplay’, he has carved a everlasting place within the hearts of viewers by way of timeless classics. Along with his distinctive mix of humour and emotion, he superbly portrayed the lives of strange individuals, household relationships, and social realities in his movies.
Actor Sarathkumar pays homage to veteran filmmaker and actor Okay. Bhagyraraj at his residence following his demise.
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Johan Sathyadas J
Actor Chiranjeevi, who had met Bhagyaraj on the marriage ceremony in Goa, stated they frolicked sharing jokes and taking photos. An excellent filmmaker, distinctive screenplay author, and positive actor, his contribution to Indian cinema will at all times be remembered, he stated in his social media put up.
Veteran music director Ilayaraja expressed his condolences by way of a video put up as he was on a global music tour.
Many additionally handed on their condolences on ‘X’. Venkatesh Daggubati stated the work of Bhagyaraj transcended languages and touched the hearts of thousands and thousands. “I really feel lucky to have been part of movies like Sundarakanda and Abbaigaru, which had been born from his exceptional storytelling. Indian cinema has misplaced one among its best filmmakers,” he stated. Actor and producer Mohan Babu stated over time, they’ve travelled collectively by way of many phases of cinematic journey, sharing numerous reminiscences, conversations and moments of laughter.
Actor Dhanush pays homage to veteran filmmaker and actor Okay. Bhagyaraj at his residence following his demise.
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Johan Sathyadas J
Movie producer Boney Kapoor stated Indian cinema has misplaced one among its best storytellers, and he has misplaced a pricey pal. “A real genius, you redefined storytelling along with your distinctive creativity, wit, and deep understanding of human feelings. Your movies like Mouna Geethangal, Thooral Ninnu Pochchu, Andha 7 Naatkal, Enga Chinna Rasa and their remakes Ek Hello Bhool, Woh Saat Din, Mohabbat, Beta and many others have entertained thousands and thousands whereas leaving an enduring impression on Indian cinema,” he stated. Actor Simran stated he was a visionary filmmaker, good storyteller, and distinctive actor. He introduced laughter, heat, and significant social messages by way of his work.
Printed – June 28, 2026 12:46 am IST
